How to mark the scope
- Included
- Explicitly included in writing.
- Excluded
- Explicitly excluded in writing.
- Not stated
- Missing or uncertain. Ask before assuming.
- Not applicable
- Confirmed as unnecessary for this project.
Different answers can explain different prices. A complete set of marks does not establish workmanship, licensing, diagnosis or suitability. Confirm the scope and the actual property conditions with the provider.
Five questions for these proposals
- Suitability. Which panels are suitable for lifting, and why?
Ask which damaged areas require replacement or a separate assessment.
- Boundary. Which panels and adjacent transitions are included?
Mark the boundary so two prices cover the same area.
- Result. What elevation and drainage result is agreed?
A lifted joint and a drainage correction are different objectives.
- Finishing. Are holes, joints and cracks addressed?
Record patching and any separately quoted joint or crack work.
- Terms. What limitations and return-to-use terms apply?
Keep settlement exclusions and actual warranty terms in the proposal.
Public resources for your property
Identify whether the affected concrete is a private drive or patio, or a public sidewalk. Des Moines has separate public-sidewalk requirements; do not assume a private slab-lifting proposal resolves a city notice.
- Des Moines sidewalk ordinance
The city’s sidewalk provisions concern public sidewalks. Ask the city about its requirements before accepting lifting as a solution for a public walk.
- Iowa contractor registration
Review DIAL’s construction-contractor registration information and match the chosen business. Registration is not an endorsement of a lifting method.
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The slab boundary and intended result matter more than a lifting-method label. Compare assessment, included panels, drainage, joint work and the conditions that can change the scope.
Des Moines Concrete Lift Proposal Comparison · Local Service Studio · October 3, 2026
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